BOOTSTRAPPING
13 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of BOOTSTRAPPING
To help (oneself) without the aid of others.
"Sam spent years bootstrapping himself through college."
To load the operating system into the memory of a computer. Usually shortened to boot.
To compile the tools that will be used to compile the rest of the system or program.
"Bootstrapping means building the GNU C Library, GNU Compiler Collection and several other key system programs.http//www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=1&chap=6"
The process by which something is bootstrapped.
Examples of BOOTSTRAPPING in a Sentence
- "Sam spent years bootstrapping himself through college."
- "Bootstrapping means building the GNU C Library, GNU Compiler Collection and several other key system programs.http//www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=1&chap=6"
Word Details
Is BOOTSTRAPPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOOTSTRAPPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BOOTSTRAPPING uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BOOTSTRAPPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | o | t | s | t | r | a | p | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOOTSTRAPPING
100 words from the letters in BOOTSTRAPPING
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How to Use BOOTSTRAPPING in Word Games
BOOTSTRAPPING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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